The Famous Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Powys
The Famous Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Shortbridge Street, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1AB
How it compares in Powys
That puts The Famous Shop among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,715 | 74% | ← The Famous Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Famous Shop none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Famous Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Cafe Glitz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Kwai Chin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Ghandi Indian Tandoori Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| Parkers Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Baba Ali Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 August 2025 |
| I C Quality Meats Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Famous Shop
What is The Famous Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Famous Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 2 February 2022.
Is The Famous Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Famous Shop last inspected?
The Famous Shop was last inspected on 2 February 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Famous Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Famous Shop compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and The Famous Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects The Famous Shop and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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